Robo Treasury: Positives and Pitfalls

Robotic Process Automation is really as simple and powerful as it sounds, providing organisations with the tools to create their own configurable software robots to automate multiple business processes in a non-disruptive and non-invasive manner.

Data from a recent HSBC survey titled 'Fit for the future: monitoring transformation to Treasury 4.0' suggests that many treasury and finance professionals believe that Industry 4.0 will be predominantly data-driven, combining the skills of treasury teams and emerging technologies to execute a successful treasury transformation.

A collaborative and consultative approach is vital when it comes to the implementation of any treasury management system. A combination of in-house consulting from a systems provider and the use of qualified, certified and competent external implementation partners can make a real difference in ensuring maximum added value from your TMS.

Zuellig Pharma receives a very high volume of customer remittances at month end, which was causing accounts receivable (AR) reconciliation delays. Zuellig responded by implementing HSBC’s dynamic virtual accounts (VA) solution together with robotic process automation (RPA), which has enhanced throughput, customer satisfaction and the company’s working capital position.

During an era where technological developments are taking place at a rapidly increasing rate, strategic planning is essential to anticipate how corporates can futureproof their treasury functions.